Make Her Day

[namsteven]

Dear Teachers,

A. Most grandparents are really excited to hear what their loved ones are up to.
- “are up to” here means “are doing”, right?

B. Enclosing a picture you’ve drawn or a bracelet you’ve made for her will totally make her day.
- “make her day” means “make her happy”, right? And is this common?

Thanks a million

Namsteven

[curmudgeon]

A. yes, or 'involved in'

B. Yes, or 'make her feel good'

Both common

[BobK]

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

A. yes, or 'involved in'
B. Yes, or 'make her feel good'
Both common

Also, jewellers have adopted the expression (or maybe just the her part): In Make her day - buy her a diamond ring the pronoun 'her' doesn't refer to a female noun mentioned already in the context; it means 'wife/lover/fiancee/girlfriend/Significant Other'.

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